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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2001 Council Member Reinert moved to approve the 2001 Park Board Goals, as presented, and authorize the expenditure of Dedicated Park Funds to implement the 2001 Park Board Goals. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT Resolution No. 01— 31, Minor Subdivision, 325 Birch St., Rockey Goertz, (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff Smyser — City Planner Smyser advised this case involves a request by Rockey Goertz and Larry Grubbs to subdivide a 39.67 acre parcel of property located at the north/east corner of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. This minor subdivision would create two (2) parcels: Parcel A Parcel B 3.98 gross acres/3.51 upland acres Lot size: approximately 493 x 330 35.69 gross acres/26.85 upland acres Mr. Grubbs would retain ownership of the 3.98 parcel for futur Goertz would retain the 35.69 acre parcel for development s Spirit Hills. The property is currently Zoned R-1 Single Family R line. The property immediately south containin GB, General Business. Utilities can be extende Plan guides this area for a mix of commerc The current Comprehensive Plan guides Mr. Grubbs also owns the adjoin City/County owned property at Mr. Grubbs are currently wo Hodgson Road and trans ; of th dedicate an additional 27' which is acceptable to the unt development and Mr. closed sketch plan for and located within the existing MUSA Garag and the small corner house is Zoned the property. The Draft Comprehensive y residential and medium density residential. for single family residential. e and is the potential owner of the adjoining of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. The City/County and an eement that would include right-of-way dedication along aining parcel to Mr. Grubbs. The property owner has agreed to fight -of -way on the east side of Hodgson Road in this location, Only the minor subdivision is being reviewed at this time. The concept plan is for illustrative purposes only. Mr. Goertz plans to submit a preliminary plat/PDO for April review by the Planning and Zoning Board and Council. Staff has reviewed this minor subdivision request and would comment that the applicant has demonstrated that a future street layout is possible to serve the plan and minimize access onto Birch Street. The applicant has met with Anoka County regarding right-of-way needs for Hodgson Road and is willing to dedicate the additional right-of-way along the west property line and has revised his sketch accordingly. The proposed new lots (A & B) meet the minimum lot dimensions and other requirements under the current zoning. Staff recommended approval of the minor subdivision with conditions.